FRIDAY Neighborhood Bird Walks, 7 a.m., Brewer The Penobscot Valley chapter of Maine Audubon will hold neighborhood bird walks May 8-29. The first walk is at the Indian Trail and Penobscot County Conservation Association in Brewer. The walks are free and open to the public, but no pets are allowed. Rubber boots or waterproof shoes […]
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Striper fishermen to get new bag limit
The Maine Department of Marine Resources will announce its decision Thursday.
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Maine’s Youth Spring Wild Turkey hunt is Saturday
Youths between the ages of 10 and 16 who hold a junior hunting license may hunt under adult supervision.
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New Hampshire court rules hiker must pay the bill for his rescue
Edward Bacon of Northville, Michigan, was on a five-day solo hike in September 2012 when he dislocated his hip and had to be carried for almost four miles over rough terrain in heavy rain.
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Conservationists eye more land along Royal River
The portion of the water trail flowing from New Gloucester to Yarmouth already offers a wild, unique experience.
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Downeast Annual Smelt Fry takes over Maine town
Art displays, a fly-tying demonstration, crafts and a smelt fry dinner are on tap at Columbia Falls on Saturday.
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Field of study widens for Chewonki
As Chewonki celebrates its centennial, its educators look at how to offer more curriculum at more public schools, and their next step may be ground-breaking.
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Birding: Talk of conservation is in the air
The atmosphere is a shared resource and humans are treating it selfishly.
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Skiing in Maine: Spring and summer climbs avert post-winter letdown
Stay in shape year-round by hiking up ski trails.
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SATURDAY Bird Extravaganza, 7:30 a.m. in Bath The public is invited to a series of free bird watching ventures sponsored by five conservation organizations in midcoast Maine this April and May. The first outing is April 18 at the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Sewall Woods Preserve and is led by Merrymeeting Audubon. Participants can meet […]